How to get fromSihanoukville to Kep

Why visit Kep?

Kep is the smallest region in Cambodia, yet it offers plenty to spend a few exciting days in this small beach town. At its peak, the French’s enthusiasm for luxury made it one of the most inviting destinations in Cambodia.

See what all the fuss was about and try some of the tastiest and freshest seafood at Kep Crab Market, relax on Kep Beach or spend the day discovering the nearby town of Kampot. 

There are 4 ways to travel the 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Sihanoukville to Kep. You can choose between the bus, shared minivan, taxi and train. The journey takes 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by train. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by train with tickets starting at $8 (32,000 KHR).

The train is an affordable way to get from Sihanoukville to Kep. Train fares start from $8 (32,000 KHR) and the journey takes around 2 hours 10 minutes.

Cambodia Royal Railway operates on this route.

A minivan ride from Sihanoukville to Kep costs around $10.40 (42,000 KHR). The minivan journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

There is only one company operating on this route: Vibol Express.

There are almost no companies operating on the route from Sihanoukville to Kep. The only companies which have direct buses on this route are Rith Travel and Champa Mekong.

The bus trip takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on whether there are construction works along the road. Champa Mekong can take you from Sihanoukville to Kep in $12 (48,000 KHR), but they do not receive very good reviews. You can book this bus online via CamboTicket.

A more comfortable option would be to take Rith Travel for $8 (32,000 KHR). Unfortunately, you cannot book this bus online, but you can visit Rith Travel and Tours for more info.

Taking the taxi is a lot easier and faster for the route from Sihanoukville to Kep.

Expect to pay around $40 (160,000 KHR) when you hail a taxi on the streets. Make sure to agree on the price in advance to avoid ending up with complicated discussions about the price at arrival.

Another option is to book your taxi online for $60 (240,000 KHR). They are slightly more expensive but in return, you will get a bigger car with more leg space and luggage storage than the normal sedan taxis you find on the street.

If you are travelling on your own or want to save a few bucks, you can also go for rideshare. You can find taxis to share next to Post Office Phsar Leu in Sihanoukville. Fares for this trip only cost $5 (20,000 KHR) – $10 (40,000 KHR).